WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

MOVEMENT A FOOT ATTACKING PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.

TEXAS STATE LEGISLATURE MEETS FOR 140 DAYS EVERY OTHER YEAR.

TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES FACING ALL TEXANS, HOW WILL OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS PREPARE?

TO REDUCE PROPERTY TAXES, WHAT OTHER TAXES SHOULD BE RAISED?

CALIFORNIA CONTROLS PLANTS ENTERING THEIR STATE TO PROTECT THEIR AGRICULTURE ECONOMY.

TEXAS SHOULD STOP SEX TRAFFICKERS, CHILD SMUGGLERS, DRUG CARTELS AND CRIMINALS FROM ENTERING TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES.

PLUS: THE GOVERNMENT’S SURFACE TEMPERATURE DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM IS FLAWED.

OUR GOVERNMENT GASLIGHTING AMERICANS. WE ARE NOT GOING TO MELT.

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.

TIME TO GET BACK TO WORK

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Brian Phillips is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he discusses the top issues that are on Texans’ minds.

Click here to read Brian Phillips’ op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The Texas Legislature only meets for 140 days every other year. To be prepared to hit the ground running, do committees meet between sessions? Brian explains why they meet, when they meet, who calls the meetings, and what they discuss.

What are some of the top issues on Texans’ minds?

The Federal government, under the direction of Joe Biden, is attempting to tell Texas they cannot stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States. Is this issue being addressed in committees?

Is there a national movement to reduce individual property rights? Brian discusses the growing number of “squatters” across the nation, the current laws in Texas which protect property owners, and whether or not Texans are worried about rising property taxes.

Click here to help support the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

SURFACE STATION DATA IS WRONG

Discussed by Sterling Burnett
with Heartland Institute (www.Heartland.org)

Sterling Burnett is the Director of the Arthur B. Robinson Center on Climate and Environmental Policy  with the Heartland Institute. Today, Sterling Burnett discusses the government’s lies about climate change.

Click here for a study conducted by the Heartland Institute on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Taxpayers are shelling out millions upon millions of dollars on research based on “surface temperature station studies”. How accurate are these studies? Sterling Burnett explains “surface temperature data” and how concrete and asphalt roads and even nearby buildings can affect the results.

What is the purpose of the US Climate Reference Network?

Would the data being released from “surface temperature station studies”” hold up in a court of law?

Are the American people being completely gaslit about man-made climate change? Sterling Burnett calls the data “made-up numbers”.

Click here to help support the Heartland Institute.

DO CHEMICAL ABORTIONS HARM WOMEN?

Discussed by Amy O'Donnell
with Texas Alliance for Life (www.TexasAllianceForLife.org)

Do chemical abortions harm women?

Amy O’Donnell is the Director of Communications with Texas Alliance for Life. Today, Amy discusses the dangers of the chemical abortion pill and why the issue of its’ safety is before the US Supreme Court.

Click here for the latest from the Texas Alliance for Life Post-Roe video series.

Click here to read the press release from Texas Alliance for Life featuring comments by Dr. Ingrid Skop with the Charlotte Lozier Institute.

Click here to help support Texas Alliance for Life.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are chemical abortion pills? How do they work?

Does the FDA claim that chemical abortion pills are safe to use? Amy O’Donnell reveals the sad statistics and horrible side effects.

Why is the safety and distribution of chemical abortion pills being discussed before the US Supreme Court?

Are chemical abortion pills legal or illegal inside the state of Texas?

Where do we go from here?

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REMEMBER

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Pastor Jarrett Stephens fills in for Mark Lanier this week, but he won’t be teaching on Revelation. He wants you to remember – remember when you came to a saving knowledge of Jesus, where you are in Christ today, and your journey with God the Father.

To view Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ special video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

REMEMBER YOUR CALLING

Are we all called to do something for the Kingdom? (1 Corinthians 1:26-29)


REMEMBER WHEN THE LORD FIRST USED YOU

Do you remember the first time God used you? If you can, wasn’t it AWESOME?


REMEMBER WHEN YOU MET YOUR SPOUSE/HAD CHILDREN

Do these memories bring you joy? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that God brings couples together for a purpose and shares when and how he met his wife, Debbie, and first held his children.


REMEMBER YOUR TOUGHEST TRIAL

NOTE: Pastor Jarrett shares some very personal details about sexual abuse he endured as a child. We will conclude his testimony in tomorrow’s segment.

If you or someone you know has suffered abuse, please do not hesitate to reach out to a counselor or pastor at your church or call CFBC 281.440.3800.

For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

JESUS ON MARRIAGE

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new series on Easter Sunday entitled “Jesus On” (fill in the blank) – the only perspective that matters. This week, he preaches on God’s design and intent for marriage.

Scripture Passage: Matthew 19:3-12

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED

NOTE: Click here to read more of the Religious Landscape Study which Pastor Jarrett references at the beginning of today’s segment.

If marriage is so sacred and important to God, why does He allow divorce? What reasons are acceptable for divorce in God’s eyes? (Matthew 19:3; Deuteronomy 24:1-4)

What was Jesus’ response to the Pharisees question about divorce? (Matthew 19:9) Pastor Jarrett explains why there are different translations/interpretations of these verses and which one he believes is correct.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Heavenly Father,

As we lift this prayer to your throne room, forgive us and wash us clean.

As we walk through life today, guide us with your gentle hand. Open our eyes and hearts to choose to walk the way of holiness.

May we avoid evil and the deceptions of the devil’s minions. Grant us wisdom and knowledge to run from evil.

Fill us with your Holy Spirit and enable us to confront evil and to boldly cry out to your children. Together, may we save some from the pits of hell.

Plant our feet on the narrow path, between your guardrails. May we not turn to the right or to the left.

May we overcome procrastination with purposed action. As we work for the Kingdom, use each saint for your glory and honor.

Comfort, heal, provide, and protect your saints and hear our pleas.

And, LORD, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for and in the name of Jesus Christ we pray,

Amen